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Robert Redfield, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, spoke with NPR on Thursday, saying that his agency is working on a plan to safely reopen the United States.

Health & Safety

CDC Director: 'Very Aggressive' Contact Tracing Needed For U.S. To Return To Normal

7:33am April 10, 2020

We're in shutdown mode for now, but what comes next? Robert Redfield, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is working on a plan to safely reopen the country.

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Some doctors say they are being told they can't use their own personal protective equipment, such as gloves and masks.

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Doctors Say Hospitals Are Stopping Them From Wearing Masks

9:59am April 02, 2020

by Leila Fadel

Health care workers say some hospitals are punishing them for wearing personal protective gear in the halls or that they brought from home.

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FACT CHECK: Should People Cover Their Faces With Scarves Like Trump Said?

10:44pm March 31, 2020

by Barbara Sprunt

In a briefing with the coronavirus task force, President Trump answered a question about a supply shortage of masks by suggesting that the public wear scarves instead.

Dr. Robert Redfield, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, speaks at a House Committee on Oversight and Reform hearing about the coronavirus on March 11.

CDC Director On Models For The Months To Come: 'This Virus Is Going To Be With Us'

3:20pm March 31, 2020

by Sam Whitehead

After weeks of keeping a low profile, the CDC's Dr. Robert Redfield tells NPR that data will determine future recommendations for wearing masks or easing back on social distancing.

Dr. Deborah Birx, who coordinates the White House Coronavirus Task Force, criticized a test "where 50% or 47% are false positives" at a briefing on March 17.

In Defense Of Coronavirus Testing Strategy, Administration Cited Retracted Study

5:55pm March 26, 2020

by Richard Harris

When pressed on why the U.S. didn't import coronavirus tests after the CDC's effort ran into trouble, government officials drew on a study that had been retracted.

President Trump takes questions from reporters Monday. Joining him at the press briefing on coronavirus are Vice President Pence; Attorney General William Barr; Dr. Deborah Birx, White House coronavirus response coordinator; and Navy Rear Adm. John Polowc

As The Coronavirus Crisis Heats Up, Why Isn't America Hearing From The CDC?

6:00pm March 25, 2020

by Nell Greenfieldboyce

Usually in health emergencies — HIV, vaping and more — the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is key to shaping policy and explaining it. That's changing to America's detriment, leaders say.

President Trump turns away from Dr. Deborah Birx, White House coronavirus response coordinator, as she says she had a low-grade fever over the weekend and was tested for coronavirus.

Coronavirus Task Force Doctor Did Not Meet Guidelines For Test, But Got One Anyway

8:49pm March 23, 2020

by Joe Neel

Dr. Deborah Birx said she had a "low-grade fever" Saturday and tested negative for coronavirus. But her symptoms don't line up with what the government is advising for who should get a test.

Coronavirus Hits Older People Hardest. But Millennials, Gen Xers Can Be Vulnerable

4:50pm March 19, 2020

by Allison Aubrey

An analysis of preliminary data from the CDC shows that the risk of serious disease and death from COVID-19 is higher in older age groups in the U.S. But they aren't the only groups at risk.

Health & Safety

North Carolina's Changing COVID-19 Testing Landscape

4:17pm March 17, 2020

by David Ford

Day after day, more North Carolinians are testing positive for COVID-19.

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A member of the custodial staff at Los Angeles' Union Station, taking extra care in the waiting area — all part of enhanced cleaning efforts at major transit hubs in response to COVID-19.

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Ships, Planes And Other Spots Are Getting A 'Deep Clean.' What's That Mean?

5:00am March 17, 2020

There is no universal protocol defining "deep clean" as industries work to eradicate the coronavirus. Instead they are tailoring sanitation efforts in accordance with what makes sense for them.